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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,164.60, 30,189.30 and 17,860.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,164.60, 30,189.30 and 17,860.60 is: 26,739.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,164.60 : 30,189.30 = 17,860.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,164.60/30,189.30 = 17,860.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,164.60x = 30,189.30 × 17,860.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,164.60x = 539,199,011.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,199,011.58/20,164.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,739.88

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